Lately, it hasn’t all been smooth sailing aboard Norwegian Getaway. After getting a late start to a cruise to Bermuda on Sunday, March 17, 2024, the Breakaway-class vessel had to make a last-minute itinerary change due to stormy conditions. Norwegian Getaway Will Miss First Day In Bermuda Despite embarking on St. Patrick’s Day, Norwegian Getaway’s 7-night Bermuda sailing has been … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Ship Gets Updated Venues and New Suites
Celebrity Infinity has returned from refurbishment with new upgrades in the ultimate luxury, perfect for pampering guests as the vessel heads around Europe with top Mediterranean and Greek itineraries in the months to come. The ship spent more than two weeks in January in dry dock, with upgrades to her public areas and top luxury features that guests will love. Updated Luxury on Celebrity … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises To Host Naming And Celebratory Sailing For MSC World America In Miami At New Cruise Terminal
MSC Cruises announced today that it will host the naming ceremony for its newest flagship – MSC World America – on the evening of April 9, 2025 at the company’s new PortMiami terminal. The ceremony will honour MSC Cruises’ investment in Miami and its commitment to the North American market, with the traditional breaking of a champagne bottle and a slate of immersive onboard events highlighting … [Read more...]
MSC Cruises Becomes First International Cruise Line To Resume Operations From Mainland China Home Port
MSC Cruises hosted a special event on board MSC Bellissima in Shanghai, China to mark her maiden call, making the Company the first international cruise line to resume sailings from mainland China since the pandemic. To celebrate this milestone, MSC Cruises invited government officials, travel agents, media and partners on board to experience the line’s Asian flagship. MSC Bellissima will home … [Read more...]
Harstad’s new quay is in the centre of town – Cruise Europe
In June 2023 a new quay was inaugurated in Harstad town centre (Northern Norway). Built on the site of a previous quay, the 276m-long quay, with a depth of 9.5m, is fully financed by the Port of Harstad (PoH). Prior to this, all the ships docked at Stangnes industrial area, about 10 minutes drive away. The maximum size of ship that can come alongside the new quay is 300m in length, explains … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises Reveals Celebrity Infinity’s Revamped Retreat
Celebrity Cruises announced today the modernization of their ship, Celebrity Infinity, to enhance the travel experience for those exploring Europe in 2024. The redesigned ship now features updated spaces, including The Retreat, which offers intimate service to guests.The revamp includes:The Retreat Lounge, previously known as Michael’s Club.Luminae at The Retreat now offers more space for suite … [Read more...]
The Changing Face of Genoa-Savona’s Cruise Ports – MedCruise
Crociere Genova e Savona, così si trasforma il porto The wide-ranging large-scale infrastructure plan is in place at Genoa and Savona’s passenger ports and begins to take shape across the cruise terminals. With over 40 million euros already invested to address the major challenges posed globally by the industry, the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority is now ready to cater … [Read more...]
Celebrity Cruises announces the modernization of Celebrity Infinity. Celebrity Infinity offers guests an elevated European cruising experience year-round in 2024 and 2025
Leading the way in cruising, Celebrity Cruises proudly announces the modernization of Celebrity Infinity, just in time for a year of unforgettable European exploration. The newly modernized Celebrity Infinity will allow travelers to experience Europe in style, with transformed spaces to explore onboard. Travelers seeking wanderlust and adventure across Europe in 2024 can enjoy the intimacy and … [Read more...]
Cruise Planners Unveils Cutting-Edge Marketing Tools
Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel advisor franchise network, introduced several new marketing initiatives to its travel advisors during its annual convention. These tools are designed to make it easy for advisors to reach their clients in new and fun ways with creative, engaging and useful travel content during the vacation planning process. The best part is that there is no … [Read more...]
Nearly 800 guests make the most of enhanced video calling booking system. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has expanded its video calling system throughout the Reservations team
The video reservations system was initially trialled in April 2023, but thanks to the success of the project, has now been rolled out further. The approach allows those viewing cruises online to request a video call, offering a face-to-face interaction with a member of the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines team. Since then, the team have received nearly 800 video calls from customers wanting to book a … [Read more...]
Albatros Expeditions to christen Ocean Albatros
Albatros Expeditions, a leading name in polar exploration and adventure travel, proudly announced the christening ceremony of their latest state-of-the-art vessel, the Ocean Albatros. The event is taking place on 7 May 2024 at Nordre Tolbod, in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. The addition of the Ocean Albatros to the fleet signifies a milestone, cementing Albatros Expeditions’ position in polar … [Read more...]
China’s cruise economy embraces rapid development
On the early morning of March 5, cruise ship Adora Magic City carrying over 4,200 passengers and the MS Westerdam carrying over 2,000 passengers arrived at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, joining their peers Piano Land and Blue Dream Star. On the first day of 2024, the Adora Magic City, China’s first domestically-built large cruise ship, set sail from Wusongkou, marking its … [Read more...]
AdventureSmith’s New Indonesian Sailing Route
A new sailing route in Indonesia offered by AdventureSmith Explorations, the leader in small-ship adventure cruising, is giving expedition travelers more opportunities to explore and immerse themselves in Indonesian culture and its distinct wildlife experiences. Aboard either the 24-guest Ombak Putih or 12-guest Katharina traditional Indonesian sailing vessels, the 9-day trip sets sail from and … [Read more...]
The ecological crisis no one is talking about – IAATO
Unless you’ve you been tuning in to some of the more erudite media channels, you probably have no idea about the crisis unfolding in polar and sub-polar regions. The cruise companies certainly are not talking about it. So, what am I talking about? It’s avian influenza caused by the circulating H5N1 subtype of the virus, aka High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), first reported in the wider … [Read more...]
Cruise Line Makes Entire Fleet All-Inclusive
In an ambitious move to redefine the cruising experience onboard its expedition ships, HX has announced the introduction of an all-inclusive offering across its entire fleet. The change aims to elevate the onboard experience for guests by eliminating the need for them to book or pay for extra services, aligning HX with the offerings of ultra-luxury expedition cruise lines like Silverseas … [Read more...]
Cruise Port Amsterdam builds energy hub – Cruise Europe
The construction phase of the energy hub for the Passenger Terminal is progressing steadily, according to Monic van der Heijden, commercial director Cruise Port Amsterdam (PTA). In collaboration with PowerCon and subcontractor BAM Infra, work is currently underway on the foundation, which is expected to be completed by the end of April. The structural construction of the building will begin in … [Read more...]
Cruise Planners Achieves Record-Breaking Booking Week
Cruise Planners the nation’s largest home-based franchise host travel agency, proudly announces a historic achievement as the company reaches an unprecedented all-time high in sales for a single week. Celebrating a remarkable WAVE season, Cruise Planners recently hit their highest booking week ever in the history of the company for the week of February 19th. This achievement underscores the … [Read more...]
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Redefines the Expedition Experience Launching All-Inclusive Offering Across Its Fleet
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, have announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, they will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole fleet from November 2024, covering all destinations. Since … [Read more...]
I rented a $2,000 cabana at Royal Caribbean's adults-only area of CocoCay. It was totally worth it, especially with a private pool
I've rented plenty of cabanas at Royal Caribbean's private destinations in the Caribbean, but its latest creation is my favorite yet.Perfect Day at CocoCay is an island in The Bahamas for its passengers to enjoy, and there's plenty to see and do without spending extra.Around Perfect Day at CocoCay are cabana rentals you can choose to reserve for an extra cost to provide privacy, extra service, … [Read more...]
Holland America Line’s 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast Seasons Offer Rare Great Bear Rainforest Itinerary and Sea of Cortez Cruises
Holland America Line opened its 2025-2026 Mexico and Pacific Coast seasons, including longer calls at unique ports like Mexico’s Loreto and Topolobampo, and a new seven-day Great Bear Rainforest itinerary — a rarely cruised route that reveals the beauty of British Columbia, Canada. Cruises run from August 2025 to May 2026 and range from one day up to a 29-day Collectors’ Voyage. Holland America … [Read more...]